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Boston Is History

By Jimmy Johnson


I’ve been traveling this week and still am. I apologize for the sporadic updating, but it has been largely unavoidable. You probably want to hear about Boston Comic Con. I met some wonderful readers in Boston. I had so many people come by and say such nice things. However, so many kind words were prefaced the same way: “I used to read you all the time in the newspaper!” Of course, I would point out that I’m still in the newspaper, and they’d say, “Yeah, well, we don’t get a paper anymore.” Aside from being flagrantly reminded how far the scene has shifted from my professional turf, Boston was great. I will talk a lot more about it in days to come. Vermont Comic Con is yet to come!
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213 responses to “Boston Is History”

  1. Ruth Anne in Winter Park Avatar
    Ruth Anne in Winter Park

    I know some of you are not big fans of Facebook, but it when you need to keep people up-to-date on something like a family member’s health crisis – and don’t want to spend hours on the phone – it can be a blessing. My cousin’s daughter posted about an hour ago that the doctor said the operation was a success. The tumor and all margins were removed and he was able to save her eye. She still has a lengthy road to recovery, including radiation (but with the new more focused proton system).

    Thank you all for your kind thoughts and prayers.

  2. curmudgeonly ex-professor Avatar
    curmudgeonly ex-professor

    Glad to hear that, RA/WP!

  3. Ghost Rider 6 Avatar
    Ghost Rider 6

    Good news, indeed, R.A.

    I am tired, but I am at peace. “We put her away nice,” as we say in the South.

    More later, as I’m about to crash. Thanks to all for your concern and support.

  4. Galliglo in Ohio Avatar
    Galliglo in Ohio

    Have arrived in FL… Now at my son’s in Spring Hill. Two hour delay taking off so has been a long day.

    But not as long as yours, Ghost. Sleep well.k

  5. Galliglo in Ohio Avatar
    Galliglo in Ohio

    Good news Ruth Ann!

    And you you also, domaucan1 !!!

  6. Jackie Monies Avatar
    Jackie Monies

    Ghost, I am happy you are at peace.. I felt that way about my mama too.
    Sleep and rest for yourself.

    Ruth Anne that is wonderful news.

    In Missouri heading for my daughter’s to drop off my grandson’s school clothes and his rock climbing wall.

  7. Jerry in Fl Avatar
    Jerry in Fl

    Car shippers are big on promises but short on delivery. The car hasn’t even been picked up yet.

  8. Debbe Avatar
    Debbe

    Good morning Villagers….

    Ruth Anne, that is good news. The medical industry has made great progress in fighting cancer, I just wish they could find a cure. Thanks for letting us know.

    domaucon, sorry to hear about the losses, but it is wonderful that all of you are together, in His hands….prayers…….Amen

    GR, get rest, peace be with you.

    Yeah, Mark, inquiring minds want to know….just how did you all that ‘stuff’ in your car and house.

    ….and Jackie is on the road again 🙂

    Got home yesterday, and husband was on front porch. Now I had heard something rattling in the back of the car, but I had know idea a bolt of some sort had fallen out of the tire rim…the one that keeps the tire on…my driver’s side rear wheel wobbled something terrible. Yes, my guardian angel must of been with me….

    Going in early, the egg man comes this morning, and still have lots to do before the FDA gets there.

    ….a blessed day to all

  9. Debbe Avatar
    Debbe

    Jerry, not even shipped yet….dang the bad luck, in the mean time…

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7qNlocNIf8

  10. Jerry in Fl Avatar
    Jerry in Fl

    I am the egg man. I am the walrus. Koo koo kachew. Speaking of the Beatles.

  11. Llee Avatar

    Ruth Ann, good news. 🙂 Is the radiation Fla. Hospital’s gamma knife? Good folks there….wicked cool machine. Prayers and thoughts for all the Village continue.

  12. TruckerRon Avatar

    And JJ has started a new post!